Predictions for 1896 Foretold by Raphael and Zadkiel
The New York Recorder summarizes astrologer Raphael and Zadkiel predicting a harsh year for the United States with a severe winter, strikes and disasters, increased crime, and economic tensions. Europe faces turmoil in Russia, Armenia, and Turkey, while Ireland and Persia endure trouble. Victoria’s reign may extend, and February brings a deadly epidemic risk in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Great Britain
Jupiter
British Isles
Ireland
Russia
Persia
Europe
Queen Victoria
England
Prince of Wales
Princess of Wales
Germany
Austria
Raphael
Zadkiel
United States
New York Recorder
Gladstone ties to British Guiana and slave era legacy
The text notes Mgr. Gladstone’s family fortune in British Guiana with a sugar estate at Vreeden Hoop, Demerara. It recalls his early parliamentary defense of West Indian slavery before abolition, and mentions his role as undersecretary for the colonies during Schomburgk’s boundary work.
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Mgr. Gladstone
British Guiana
Vreeden Hoop
Demerara
Schomburgk
Transvaal Affair Recalled in Indianap olis Journal Quip
A brief, tongue in cheek exchange about the Transvaal affair is quoted from the Indianapolis Journal as Watts jokes with a friend about explaining the matter to his wife.
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Indianapolis Journal
Investigation of Des Moines land grant claims faces vast disputes
Washington January 22 Secretary Smith received a report from Robert L. Berner the special commissioner assigned to probe hundreds of conflicting Des Moines river land grant claims. The inquiry revisited 1892 work and added many new filings with 626 applications noted. The report details indemnity rules, purchases of paramount title, and refusals for improvements or attorney fees.
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WashIeTon
Smith
Robert L. Berner
Des Moines River
Des Moines
Manufacturers in Council Three Hundred Hold at Chicago Convention
Three hundred American manufacturers met at Central Music Hall Chicago to push protective tariff and Blaine reciprocity. Dolan and McDougall urged protecting the home market from foreign goods and backed a committee to study action against Orient competitors. A memorial to Congress was authorized.
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ChicaGo
Blaine
Central Music Hall
Dolan
Thomas McDougall
Charles H. Clark
Philadelphia
United States
Japan
George M. Wallace
Congress
Pittsburg Shops News Roundup
A long list of Pittsburg shop workers and family events. Wilson leaves tomorrow for Chicago to visit relatives. Hall resumes duties after an injury. Kelley returns after a foot injury. Fred Paul suspends work due to wife’s illness. Brown builds a Wallen farm residence. Wabash shops expect eight day shutdown for slow business. Krohne injured by stepping on a nail. Mrs. Wells recovers from typhoid. Vegeder to marry today. Deuter, Hardendorf, Roach back to duty. Bott and Junk off. Mrs. Siglar dies. Siglar’s shopmates extend sympathy. Jansen injured, will be out long. Eight-hour scale adopted at Foster Waist. Hooper takes charge on Nickel Plate during Germain’s absence. Several staff rest or vacation. Hall to replace Harrison as foreman. Hartnett rear arm injury. out for some time. Daseler to Richmond to repair violin. Harrison injures side after slipping on ice. O’Connor returns to Pittsburg machine shop. prior injuries have persisted.
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C. W. Hall
Lew Kelley
Pittsburg
Fred Paul
George Brown
Fairfield Avenue
Wallen
Henry Krohne
Rhinesmith & Simonson
Wells
Fred Vegeder
R. Hardendorf
Mike Deuter
James Roach
I. Bott
Joseph Junk
E. PF. Stglar
East Yards
Siglar
Henry Jansen
Wabash
Foster
Samuel Hooper
Ross Germain
Germain
Henry Meyer
Tom L’oley
Joseph Stader
George Likely
Dan Shea
H. Minser
Nickel Plate
P. Kaylor
West End
John McVey
W. C. Hall
R. H. Harrison
Mr. Hall
Dick Hartnett
Hartnett
Christ Daseler
Richmond
Ind
Daseler
Dennis O'Connor
St. Joseph Hospital
Libel suit filed by actor Nat Goodwin in New York
Nat Goodwin, formally Nathaniel Carl Goodwin Jr. of New York, sues a Chicago morning newspaper in U.S. district court for $59,000 over a published claim he won $2,500 in a gambling house. Also notes Debs quitting the A R U to become a newspaper man and other obituaries and incidents from across the country.
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Nat’? Goodwin
Nathaniel Carl Goodwin,Jr
New York
United States District Court
Chicago
Goodwin
Eugene V. Debs
Thomas McGuire
Yonkers
N. Y
Thomas Armitage
Detroit
Clara McAdow
Huntsville
Ala
Francisco Rice
Kalamazoo
Mich
John Dunning
Bement
His
James J. Carr
Ellsworth
Wis
H. L. Sheide
Bank of Commerce
Grand Island
Neb
James Abworthy
Effingham
Tils
Denver
Pension Bureau
Eulalia Boedker
John W. Griggs
New Jersey
General Weyler
Cuba
Spain
Salisbury
Mashonaland
Emperor William
Kruger
Salem
Bryant Bloss
Bloss
HK. E. Harter
Milan
Havana
Marshal Campos
Thomas Ewing
New York City
Congress
Ohio
Kansas
State Supreme Court
Joseph C. Hauser
Harbuna Stevens
Thos. Toof
James T. McNeil
F. T. Pflagen
Alexis Krah
Frank C. Richter
English & Merrick
New Haven
Conn
Pacific Shortline Bridge Opens Over Missouri River
Sioux City reports the Pacific short Line bridge over the Missouri River, among the nation’s longest, opened yesterday with ceremonies. A large banquet followed the dedication event.
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Sioux City
Missouri River
Temple Association Stockholders Elect Officers
The Masonic Temple association held a meeting last night with attendees A Hattersley J H Simpson H W Mordhurst Robert Ligget E L Craw William Geake C B Fitch G W Pixley W W Rockhill. Officers elected: President A Hattersley Vice President William Geake Secretary H W Mordhurst. Bessemer output fixed at 20 000 000 tons.
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Masonic Temple Association
Messrs. A. Hattersley
J. H. Simonson
H. W. Mordhurst
Robert Ligget
E. L. Craw
William Geake
C. B. Fitch
G. W. Pixley
W. W. Rockhill
A. Hattersley
Monroe Doctrine Debate Stalls in House Foreign Affairs
House foreign affairs committee members from both parties agree the Monroe Doctrine reaffirmation will likely be shelved if sent to the house. They criticize the resolution’s wording, avoid a formal stance, and seek to minimize discord with Great Britain amid a tense moment in U.S. foreign policy.
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Senate
Hitt
Washington
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
House
Great Britain
Congress
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Chas. F. Ppriffer
Zackiel
Leo
Venus
Saturn
Uranus
Scorpio
Mars
American Federation
Mercury
Sumier
Libra
Asia
China
Siberia
My. Gladstone
J. G. Thieme
Hangary Clearing Sale
Interior Department
Manufacturers IN Council
A. Wilson
Temple Association
J.L. Proctor Shoe CO
J. L. Proctor Shoe Company
Calhoun Street
M. Alexander
New Aveline Hotel
Pythians
Minneapolis
Knights of Pythias
the Globe
M. L. Jones
Fort Wayne, Ind
Naptha
Ghicogo Bakery
Broadway
Washington Boulevard
Geller
W. F. Geller
Moedering’s
Mort Wayne
Rescue Medicine CO
Fort Wayne, Mnd
Freese & Ranke
Chemists
The
Ome Telephone & Telegraph
Hair Bazaar
MSS
F. G. Rodent
E. Washington Street
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Mennonite Book Concern
East Main Street
Home Telephone Company
Brenzinger Bread Baking
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